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Air Arabia reports Dh770 million net profit in H1 2025
13 Aug 2025 20:55
ABU DHABI (AlETIHAD)Air Arabia declared its results on Wednesday, reporting a net profit of Dh770 million in the first half of 2025, an 11% increase from Dh693 million in the same period last year, supported by higher passenger numbers and improved seat load factors. Turnover for the six-month period reached Dh3.44 billion, up 8% from Dh3.19 billion in H1 2024. The airline carried more than 10.1 million passengers across its hubs, marking a 13% rise, while the average seat load factor improved to 84%.In the second quarter of 2025, Air Arabia posted a net profit of Dh415 million, 3% lower than the Dh427 million recorded in Q2 2024. Quarterly turnover stood at Dh1.69 billion, reflecting a 2% year-on-year increase. Passenger traffic during the quarter rose 15% to over 5.1 million, and the average seat load factor increased by six percentage points to 85%.During the first half of the year, Air Arabia added two aircraft to its modern fleet, bringing it to a total of 83 owned and leased Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. An additional 120 new aircraft on order with Airbus are expected to begin delivery by the end of 2025. The carrier also expanded its network by launching 13 new routes across its operating hubs in the UAE, Morocco, Egypt, and Pakistan. In June, the airline was ranked among Forbes Middle East's 'Top 100 Listed Companies 2025' for the second consecutive Arabia, listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is the Middle East and North Africa's leading low-cost carrier, operating around 200 routes. It commenced its operations in October on the results, Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammad Al Thani, Chairman of Air Arabia, said the strong second-quarter performance demonstrated the resilience of the airline's business model and its ability to execute growth plans effectively. 'Despite escalating geopolitical tensions and regional conflict witnessed during this period, which disrupted operations and led to flight cancellations, we responded to these exceptional circumstances with agility and efficiency. We continued to invest in expanding operational capacity across all hubs, achieving a record seat load factor driven by strong and sustained demand for air travel,' he said.
Looking ahead, he added: 'Our focus remains on expanding connectivity, serving new markets, and further enhancing operational efficiency and innovation. We remain committed to delivering exceptional value to our customers while creating sustainable growth and long-term returns for our shareholders'
